Honor Play 30M 5G vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 63/100 vs 10/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 221g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Lighter: 194g vs 221g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 23/100)
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 53 points higher (63/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (73/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (73/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (57/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 221 g | |
| Price | — | $500 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (68/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (37/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (73/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (57/100 vs 23/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 53 points (63/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.